BOWIE & GARSON ONE NIGHT ONLY
Aliso Viejo, CA – On Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM, David Bowie’s piano man, Mike Garson, will headline a powerful evening of music and remembrance at SOKA Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo, California.
Doors open at 6 PM: CTR Reception, learn about CTR’s services, enjoy Bowie-inspired drinks featuring our spirits sponsor Ketel One Vodka, Ketel One Botanicals, NOLET’S Gin, wine sponsors Eleven Eleven wines and Fayard Wines.
CTR Introduction & Concert: 7 PM
Dress: Casual Chic with a Touch of Bowie Glam!
Parking: Visitor parking for the Soka Performing Arts Center is free and available in three main lots: Lot A (closest to the venue), Parking Structure Lot B, and Lot C. All three lots have designated accessible parking spaces. You should plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before the performance to allow time to park and get to the venue.
Lot A (closest to venue): Located to the left when entering the Soka University campus.
Parking Structure Lot B: Located to the right when entering the campus.
Lot C: Located on the right-hand side of University Circle after the first stop sign. This lot requires a short walk across the campus green to reach the Performing Arts Center.
Parking: All visitor parking is free.
Arrival Time: Aim to arrive at least 1 hour before the performance begins.
In honor of the upcoming 10th anniversary of Bowie’s passing from cancer, Garson — Bowie’s longest-standing band member, whose career with David spanned four decades — will lead a concert filled with iconic hits and deep-cut favorites. Garson was at Bowie’s side for his first and last U.S. performances, and his avant-garde piano on tracks like Aladdin Sane helped define the sound of generations.
Joining Garson on lead vocals is Joe Sumner, frontman of Fiction Plane and son of Sting, whose vocals have been celebrated for their emotional depth and energy.
Carmine Rojas, special guest bassist and musical director who recorded and toured with David Bowie, Rod Stewart, and Tina Turner, adds his signature artistry to the evening’s ensemble—reuniting with Garson to honor a shared musical legacy that continues to inspire.
Rounding out the evening is a special guest performance by Veronica Swift, hailed by The Wall Street Journal as a “miraculous voice” with an “innate gift for entertaining a crowd.”
“This concert is a deeply personal way for me to honor my friend David and the legacy we created together,” said Mike Garson. “His music changed the world—and continues to inspire us all.”
TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL DAY OF CONCERT!
All proceeds benefit CTR.